Set in Manchester, 2007, Romeo Must Die follows six black teens navigating highs and lows of
secondary school life. Loyalty begins to stand the test of time in a tight-knit friendship built on shared struggle, the secrets simmer beneath the surface.
When tensions build the teens land at a party where the rivalry of schools and postcodes becomes the
topic. The friends are faced with the dilemma of their lives.
Friendships are tested, allegiances shift, and the question of loyalty within the community is thrown
into focus. Whether it’s young love, racial politics, or convoluted dynamics, ultimately, Romeo Must
Die.
About the Artists
The Writer/Director
Gloria Akpoke is a multidisciplinary creative whose artistic vision reflects
the world around her. As a director, she challenges and disrupts preconceptions about what it means to be human; a reflection of her recently sold-out work ‘Grifting’ by Kwesi Sekyi. With a diverse background in acting, writing, movement, and directing, she brings emotional depth to her storytelling. Gloria is a director with a clear vision and a proven ability to execute it.
The Producers
Mya Onwugbonu is a multi-disciplinary, multi-award-winning creative supporting new writing across development, touring, and international presentation. Her producing credits include the London transfer and UK development of Na-keisha Pebody’s LEI-LDN (Theatre503, Curve Leicester, Seven Dials Playhouse, Edinburgh Fringe at The Pleasance), Jerome Scott’s touring production Do You Want Something to Cry For (Omnibus Theatre, Theatre Peckham, 96 Festival), and the international premiere of Connie
Harris’s BABY BABY BABY at the San Diego International Fringe Festival.
Joshua Aketse-Entsie is a London-based theatre producer of Ghanaian and
Swedish heritage whose work centres bold, socially engaged storytelling. He
produced the sold-out play Brother’s Keeper at Theatre Peckham and co-
produced one of the venue’s Young, Gifted and Black season. Joshua trained on
the National Theatre’s Producing Course and worked as Outreach Coordinator
on Hot Wing King and Bacchae. He is also co-founder of House of Vox, a
collective supporting artists through poetry, performance, and community engagement.
The Creative Team
Writer – Gloria Akpoke
Director – Gloria Akpoke
Co-Producer – Mya Onwugbonu
Co-Producer – Joshua Aketse-Entsie Assistant Producer – Jessica Fowler
Co-Movement Director – Selorm Adonu
Co-Movement Director – Gloria Akpoke
Technical Designer – Atlanta Sonson-Chapman Head of Photo and Video Production – fuoria*
The Cast
Corey – Luiis Rouf
Rose – Christie Fewry
Peter – Daniel Abeshin
Romeo – George Wood
Princess – Tanyel Davis
Mr Divine – Chris Barley
Tia-Marie – Kylah Sargeant
Chioma – Géovanna Lewin-Rowe Tyrone – Remmel Oduro-Sanniez
Performance Dates:
June 1 @ 7:30pm
June 2 @ 2:30pm
June 2 @ 7:30pm
Catch Romeo Must Die at Theatre Peckham.
Produced by Mya Onwugbonu and Joshua Aketse-Entsie.
Written and Directed by Gloria Akpoke.
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